ANN ARBOR – The Ann Arbor teenager that went missing Sunday was found in Ypsilanti on Christmas Day and told police that she was “fine” before being released to her mother, Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor police departments said Wednesday evening.

An Ypsilanti business owner recognized the missing girl, Monai Lenore Williams, 14, as she was walking near the 100 block of West Michigan Avenue.

According to Ann Arbor Police Sgt. Mauro Cervantes, the business owner called Williams into his store and immediately contacted the Ypsilanti Police Department.

“She was found today earlier in the afternoon in Ypsilanti,” Cervantes said. “I think we’re always hopeful for a good outcome, and when we’re able to return a missing child to the mother – no matter if it’s Christmas or any other day – it’s always good ending.”

Ypsilanti Police Sgt. Eddie Davis said that the call came through from the business owner at 2:55 p.m. on Wednesday. Police were dispatched to the business to obtain Williams. Williams was transported to the Ann Arbor Police Department where detectives contacted Williams’ mother.

Williams was subsequently taken to the hospital, police said.

Williams was last seen at Briarwood Mall around 5 p.m. Dec. 22. Police said she ran away from home following a family argument, according to a release on Dec. 24. As of Thursday, it was unclear if Williams was abducted. A criminal investigation is underway to determine what exactly happened, Ann Arbor police said.

“We’re happy that she was able to be returned home. Being on Christmas Day, that makes it that much better, but no matter the day, that’s always the goal to return people home safely,” Davis said.